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Monday, 7 July 2014

My Writing Space in Pictures

A few people have asked to 'see' my much adored 'writing space' that I masterfully procured back for myself last week. I think because I said it represents me. So rather than putting a, probably poorly executed, attempt at a shot of the whole room I thought I would take a few snaps of the things in it, which give a good representation of why it means so much to me.

1. Family Life Tile

My lovely friend ML, used to run a wedding planning business. During the course of her career she came across many cool wedding things but none more so, in my humble opinion, than this. All the pieces of our wedding day immortalised into ink to be cherished.

The wonderful people who produce these can be found here : Your Life Tile

2. Antique Typewriter

I don't think this really needs much explanation does it?

3. Print of J1's Feet

Obviously J1 can not stand down to mark his feet for us, so it is always been quite difficult to get good prints and we have tried on many occasions. But this one came home, quite randomly, from his after school club a few years ago and it took my breath away. Hence it was swiftly framed and wall mounted.

4. 'To Read' Shelf

Yes, these beautiful articles (i.e books) are all waiting patiently to be the next called upon for my reading pleasure. The bigger the pile gets the more excited I feel when I look at it. Which some might think is odd, but to me it makes perfect sense.

Recently I have been on the hunt for books from my childhood and was tickled pink when I found my absolute favourite 'Tilly's House' by Faith Jacques.

5. My Mantra

When I first decided I was going to give this writing thing a 'serious go' I had this made in Wales. And I think, not a truer word said, to be honest.

6. Bag Collection

I have certain places that are the holy grail of shops. If ever I am lucky enough, or save enough to visit and actually purchase (instead of looking forlornly into the window, wishing 'If Only') I try and keep the bag as immaculate as possible so I can worship it. Daily.

7. Barbie

And finally, a room saying 'Me' wouldn't be complete without a Barbie representative. Past posts have already let out my secret. I have collectible Barbies (and proud of them!) but sadly most of them remain in storage. However, for now this is the Barbie Rep.

To some people this may seem sickly and self indulgent.

You know what?

I don't care.

I live in a house of boys, where blue rules and every other word / sound is burp / fart / poo (followed by much hilarious laughter - seriously do they ever get bored of it?)
So this is my space, my creative abode.

Maybe one day the front page of my publishing contract will grace the walls and my own books line the shelf.